The second AfrAsia Bank Charity Classic Swing helped raise over €96,000 for breast cancer care across Mauritius Six-time DP World Tour winner Marcel Siem joined Heritage Resorts & Golf and the Siem Together Foundation in hosting the second AfrAsia Bank Charity Classic Swing, an event dedicated to supporting breast cancer care in Mauritius. Led by Laura Siem, a breast cancer survivor and founder of The Siem Together Foundation, the tournament brought together 80 golfers, distinguished guests and valued partners at Le Château Golf Course, consistently recognised among the Indian Ocean’s best courses. The event raised Rs 5.3 million (€96,000) in support of Breast Cancer Care…
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Jane Turner
Jane Turner is the Editor of Golf Business Technology and has worked in the Education and Consulting sector for over two decades.
Collaboration introduces a premium culinary offering rooted in Scottish provenance and hospitality Machrihanish Dunes has announced a new partnership with Cultar Restaurant Group, ushering in an exciting new era for the resort’s food, beverage and guest experience. Renowned for its modern approach to Scottish hospitality and ingredient-led cuisine, the Cultar Group has earned widespread recognition across Scotland’s dining scene for combining refined culinary expertise with warm, authentic service. This new collaboration marks a significant step forward for Machrihanish Dunes, with a renewed emphasis on delivering exceptional dining rooted in Scotland’s rich culinary heritage and natural larder. The partnership will influence food…
Course enhancements reduce bunker footprint by 70 per cent and reshape playing strategy Golf at The Hawthorn has completed a major bunker redevelopment project ahead of the highly anticipated opening of The Hawthorn by Galway Bay, marking another significant milestone for one of the most ambitious hospitality and golf developments on Ireland’s west coast. Delivered by specialist contractor European Golf Services, the project has transformed the visual character and strategic challenge of the Christy O’Connor Jnr-designed course, reducing the number of bunkers by 59 and cutting the total bunker surface area across the layout by approximately 70 per cent. The…
Season 6, Episode 1: “Democratizing the Range — Inside Toptracer Go” Host: Golf Business Technology Guest: Oskar Åsgård (Senior Manager of Product Management & Marketing, Toptracer) Run Time: 29 minutes Episode Summary How do you bring elite ball-tracking technology to a 10-bay standalone facility or a traditional grass-tee range without six-figure infrastructure budgets? In the Season 6 premiere of The GBT Podcast, the team sits down with Toptracer’s Head of Product, Oskar Åsgård, to break down the launch of Toptracer Go. Historically, deploying high-end tracking meant investing heavily in hardwired, in-bay touchscreen monitors. Toptracer Go completely flips the script by…
Europe’s #1 golf bag and push cart brand BIG MAX is delighted to report that the BIG MAX Blade IP2 has been named ‘Best Lightweight Pushcart’ by My Golf Spy in their 2026 Buyer’s Guide. Winning top honours in the lightweight category, the expert testers gave special recognition for the Blade IP2’s folding mechanism that “…only took a matter of seconds,” and it’s Flat-Fold storage that was “…easy to transport and even easier to fold.” Alongside these lightweight, portable characteristics, the Blade IP2 was commended in the Expert Take category with, “…it’s stable, has plenty of storage, and is priced…
From Welcome Reception to Summer Shootout, Multiple Networking Programs Complement Education, Exhibits and Buying Opportunities The 2026 PGA Buying Summit, hosted July 26-29 at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, will complement its robust exhibits, education and product discovery opportunities with a dynamic lineup of evening special events designed to continue conversations that help attendees build relationships, exchange ideas and gain valuable industry insights. Complimentary industry registration is available through July 1 at PGABuyingSummit.com. Open to all registered attendees, the Summit’s special events program blends structured networking opportunities with organic social experiences, creating multiple daily touchpoints for meaningful connections among PGA of America Golf…
The Lo Romero Golf Invitational 2026 has successfully raised €63,000 for Fundación Dar de Sí, following a memorable day of golf, generosity and community spirit that brought together 68 players at Lo Romero Golf in Pilar de la Horadada. The funds raised through player participation, corporate sponsorship and donations will be used to support the work of Fundación Dar de Sí at Residencia Lola del Pasico, a leading residential centre in Torre Pacheco dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. The tournament was promoted by Pedro Jiménez Ruiz, President of Lo Romero Golf, whose longstanding…
Ryder Cup venue builds on strong 25-year relationship with industry’s leading golf car manufacturer Club Car®, the global industry-leading manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles, has extended its long-term relationship with The Belfry Hotel & Resort, one of the world’s most iconic golf venues. The prestigious English resort has received 40 new Club Car Tempo golf vehicles to complement the 80-strong fleet used across its three courses, the most famous of which is The Brabazon, a four-time Ryder Cup host venue. In a new video, The Belfry’s Head of Golf, Tom Hughes, shares why the resort continues to choose Club Car and the…
Leading performance golf footwear brand strengthens international presence while deepening ties to two of Australia’s most influential golfers PAYNTR Golf, the rapidly growing performance golf footwear brand, today announced a new distributor partnership that will expand the brand’s presence throughout Australia and New Zealand, marking another significant milestone in the company’s continued global growth strategy. The partnership will bring PAYNTR Golf’s innovative performance footwear lineup to golfers across both markets, building upon the brand’s momentum and increasing demand for products engineered specifically to enhance performance on the golf course. Australia has played a pivotal role in PAYNTR Golf’s rise, with…
Founded by three accomplished tour caddies, Caddy Clubhouse’s new platform connects golfers, clubs and caddies worldwide For centuries, caddies have played a central role in shaping performance at every level and yet have never had centrally recognised set of standards. Caddy Clubhouse is aiming to bridge that gap and with its innovative new App, it is promising to standardise, certify and elevate the profession the world over. Through accredited education pathways, professional certification programmes, career development opportunities and industry-wide standards, Caddy Clubhouse aims to become the organisation that defines and safeguards excellence in caddying globally. Alongside this new vision, Caddy…